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PROPOSED RESOLUTION
RECOGNIZING AND CONGRATULATING GENERAL SUPERINTENDENT ARNOLD RANDALL FOR RECEIVING THE EXCELLENCE IN PUBLIC SERVICE AWARD FROM THE MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS FOUNDATION AND CIVIC FEDERATION
WHEREAS, in 1990, Motorola recognized the need to identify and promote the exemplary work of public servants throughout the State of Illinois; and
WHEREAS, now in its 26th year and sponsored by the Motorola Solutions Foundation in partnership with The Civic Federation, a non-partisan government research organization working to maximize the quality and cost-effectiveness of government services in the Chicago region and State of Illinois, the Excellence in Public Service Award annually recognizes a non-elected government official who has had an extraordinary impact on the quality of state and local government services in Illinois; and
WHEREAS, the Award seeks to honor individuals who show dedication to a vision of quality management, leadership and innovation that leads to lasting achievements and more effective government in Illinois; and
WHEREAS, General Superintendent Arnold Randall was presented the Excellence in Public Service Award on Thursday, December 7, 2017; and
WHEREAS, Arnold Randall has served as General Superintendent of the Forest Preserves of Cook County since his appointment by President Toni Preckwinkle in December 2010; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Randall has increased the profile of the Forest Preserves, led the development and execution of a strategic roadmap for the future including a multi-year initiative to bring new and diverse audiences to the Forests Preserves of Cook County, expanded camping, trails and hiking; and
WHEREAS, under his leadership the Forest Preserves has also intensified habitat restoration and expanded the organization’s role in scientific and academic communities through revitalized partnerships with the Chicago Horticulture Society, Chicago Zoological Society, and others; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Randall began his career at the Chicago Urban League, followed by numerous civic positions with the City of Chicago and professional organizations, and many roles with the Chicago Park District including Area Manager, Trainer/Facilitator, Park Supervisor and Region Manager; and
WHEREAS, as Commissioner for the City of Chicago’s Department of Planning and Development, Mr. Randall oversaw a capital improvement plan and played a pivotal role in bringing in new retail development to the South Side of Chicago; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Randall was also the Director of Neighborhood Legacy for Chicago’s bid for the 2016 Olympics and later served as Director of Civic Engagement at the University of Chicago; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Forest Preserves of Cook County Board of Commissioners does hereby recognize and congratulate General Superintendent Arnold Randall for being honored as the 2017 recipient of the Excellence in Public Service Award; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Forest Preserves of Cook County Board of Commissioners requests ceremonial copies of this resolution be presented to General Superintendent Arnold Randall.
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